Men identified as Philip Schuch Jr. and Earl Akin stand in the door of an assay office, signs read: "Pittsburg - Colorado Sampling Works and Assay Office, Philip Schuch, Jr." Cripple Creek, Colorado. The business is housed in a false front clapboard structure. A sign posted near the door lists prices for services. A man identified as Dean Akin stands near a window. An unidentified man leans against the wall of the tailor shop nearby.